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Hummus & Carrot Sticks

My blog is for the most part about the sweeter side of food.
That is because I genuinely enjoy sweet foods.

However my blog probably gives a false impression on my eating habits. I have
had more then one of my friends comment on how much cake I must eat.

To be honest I don’t, I eat one or two
slices/pieces/squares/cookies etc… then the rest is shared among my friends
and family.

“Everything in moderation,” is something that I try to live
by for everything I do in my life.

Including my cake eating habits.

If I really ate sweet stuff 24/7 I would be way unhealthy
and my teeth would have probably fallen out of my face by now.

When I saw a competition on the Simplyhealth website asking
bloggers to share a recipe that used one of the ingredients listed here (page removed). I
thought it would be a great opportunity to share something that I
enjoy eating that isn't cake or cookies and that is good for you!

My favorite lunch is hummus and carrot sticks. It is also my
girls’ favorite lunch, I have taught them well.

Hummus is so easy to make at home, you throw everything into a food processor
and lunch is made. It’s also a great base to add different flavors. This one
just has some hot sauce drizzled on top to give it a bit of a kick.

Hummus served with Carrot Sticks:

1 can of chickpeas

3 ½ tbsp of chickpea liquid

2 tsp tahini

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 tsp sea salt

1-2 tbsp white wine vinegar

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Pinch of Paprika

Hot sauce (optional)

Carrot Sticks

Drain the chickpeas, but reserve
the liquid. Place the chickpeas, tahini, garlic clove, salt, chickpea liquid,
and vinegar in a food processor. Pulse a couple of times before adding the
olive oil. Blend until completely smooth.

Place in a dish and drizzle with
hot sauce and scoop up with carrots!

Carrots are good for you because
they have a lot of Vitamin A, which is a great way to keep your teeth happy and
healthy. Also carrot sticks can act as a natural toothbrush! Bonus!

notes: I have entered this competition, hosted by Simplyhealth, on my own accord. For more information
please see my contact/policy page above. There is still time to enter if you
are interested!